claw
noun
a sharp, usually curved, nail on the foot of an animal, as on a cat, dog, or bird.
had clawed
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past perfectof claw.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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Even late in the first half, when Alabama had clawed back to 17-10, the Sooners had the ball with a chance to tack on points before the whistle.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 21, 2025
Disaster for Barnsley who had clawed their way back into it...
From BBC ● May 2, 2024
Hotels and high-rise condos were mangled, their balconies sheared away as though a malevolent giant had clawed through the city.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 27, 2023
Edmonton thought it had clawed back to within a goal on an early third period power-play goal by Draisaitl, but it was erased on a coach’s challenge which determined Hyman was offside on the play.
From Washington Times ● Jan. 4, 2023
The bear had clawed the bark at least two days before.
From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver
